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Australia were stricken with injuries in this tournament. (AP Photo)

Watch | ‘Good to see’: Jacob Bethell reacts to Australia’s group stage exit at the T20 World Cup

February 21, 2026 12:56 pm

Jacob Bethell said that Australia never got ‘firing’ at any given point in the tournament and that led to their downfall and eventual exit in the league phase.

Australia's Josh Inglis reacts after missing a catch opportunity during the T20 World Cup cricket match between Sri Lanka and Australia in Pallekele, Sri Lanka, Monday, Feb. 16, 2026. (AP Photo)

Australia were nowhere near good enough, selections were strange: Michael Clarke

February 20, 2026 6:46 pm

Clarke made his displeasure known about the Steve Smith situation that has become a major talking point in Australia after their inability to make it out of the group stages

AUS vs OMA T20 World Cup highlights: Australia beat Oman by 9-wickets in Pallekele

February 21, 2026 12:20 am

AUS vs OMA T20 World Cup: Australia will take on Oman in a dead rubber at Pallekele

The last time Australia knocked out from group stage of T20 World Cup was in 2009. (PHOTO: X/FILE)

Ponting as captain, Pakistan eventual winners, Symonds sent home: Story of Australia's disaster 2009 T20 World Cup

February 17, 2026 11:20 pm

Back in 2009 it was the duo of Lasith Malinga and Ajantha Mendis who denied Ponting and co.

Can Australia qualify for Super 8 if Zimbabwe vs Ireland T20 World Cup clash is washed out?

February 17, 2026 3:09 pm

The game has significant importance for both Zimbabwe and Australia, as a win for the former would help them qualify for the Super 8 stage of the competition and knock the 2021 champions out of the qualification race.

Australia's Mitchell Marsh reacts as he walks off the field after his dismissal during the second T20 cricket match between Pakistan and Australia, in Lahore, Pakistan, Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026. (AP Photo)

T20 World Cup: Australia take the field against Ireland with just 12 fit players as captain Mitchell Marsh ruled out

February 11, 2026 4:08 pm

Moments before toss on Wednesday, Cricket Australia reveal Marsh had suffered a blow to his groin during the practice session earlier on

Australia's Pat Cummins bowls in the nets during a training session in Perth, Australia, Thursday, Nov. 20, 2025, ahead of the the first Ashes test against England. (AAP Image via AP)

T20 World Cup: ‘It’s annoying. I was very keen to…’ Pat Cummins on missing T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka

February 04, 2026 6:29 pm

The 32-year-old Australian pacer has ruled himself out of this month’s T20 World Cup due to a recurring back injury, with Ben Dwarshuis named as his replacement.

Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20I: PAK beat AUS by 90 runs in 2nd T20, seal series

February 01, 2026 12:13 am

PAK vs AUS, Pakistan vs Australia 2nd T20I Match Today Scorecard Updates: Pakistan had also won the first T20 by 22 runs. The final game will be on Sunday.

From Finn Allen to Quinton de Kock: Top overseas players to watch out at the T20 World Cup

January 31, 2026 11:41 am

As the ICC 2026 Men's T20 World Cup approaches, several international stars such as Quinton De Kock, Mitchell Marsh and Finn Allen have burst onto the scene, with their recent exploits in the BBL and the SA20 respectively, making them players to watch out for.